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Cat Cafe & a Movie!

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
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Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Movie, Special Event
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Come cuddle with the animal shelter's adoptable cats and enjoy the movie Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. Homeward Bound is a 1993 adventure film produced by Walt Disney Pictures. This film is rated G.

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READING IS MAGIC--Book Character Parade

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Department at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Special Event
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READING IS MAGIC! Come dressed as your favorite book character to celebrate and parade around the library! 

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Bingo

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dover Public Library
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Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
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We will have prizes and refreshments! 

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READING IS MAGIC--Princess Storytime with Princess Beauty

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Department at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool (0-5 years), Children (6-11 years)
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
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Special Guest Princess Beauty from Happily Ever After Princess Parties will join us for a magical After School storytime.  Wear your finest Princess or Prince costume and join us!

Amy Milliken

Rohwer: Japanese-American Internment in Arkansas

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History
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This presentation covers the start of World War II, as well as the causes and results of Japanese internment during the war.  It focuses on the Rohwer internment camp in Desha County.

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READING IS MAGIC--Kids Books and Battles

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Genealogy Department at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Genealogy Department
Age Group: Tween (9-12 years)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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Tweens--join us for a game of D&D! We will be creating our characters and learning the basics of the game.

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Movie Time with Popcorn

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dover Public Library
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Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
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We are so excited to host our first Movie Time with Popcorn! The movie starts at 4 pm, but get here early to grab your popcorn and your spot.

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Bookmobile London Community Stop

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30pm
Offsite
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile/Outreach
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Join us for our monthly stop in London!

Arkansas Reptiles with Chad Lowe

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Heritage Hall at Pope County Library
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Library Branch: Pope County Library
Room: Heritage Hall
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Author/Speaker, Genealogy and Arkansas History
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Chad Lowe from the Janet Huckabee Nature Center will talk about Arkansas reptiles and bring a few for us to see!

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Savage Worlds (RSVP)

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Atkins Centennial Library
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Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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Join us for Savage Worlds (tabletop role playing game). Registration is required so we can help you pre-setup your character for the game.

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All Ages Game Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

Our All Ages programs are open for everyone.  Attend on your own or bring a friend or family member along.  We'll be glad to see you!

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Unattended Children (ages 0-11)


Children 11 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party and shall be adequately supervised by such responsible parent or caregiver at all times for the sake of their own well-being.
 

 

Unattended Minors (ages 12-19)

While children 12 years and older may use the library unattended, they are required to adhere to library rules and expectations of acceptable behavior.  Disruptive juveniles may be asked to disperse at the librarian’s discretion. Any minor unable to travel alone must be picked up prior to closing.

 

Bingo for Bad Prizes

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Atkins Centennial Library
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

Share community and challenge your memory and concentration skills with Bingo at the library!

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Unattended Children (ages 0-11)


Children 11 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party and shall be adequately supervised by such responsible parent or caregiver at all times for the sake of their own well-being.
 

 

Unattended Minors (ages 12-19)

While children 12 years and older may use the library unattended, they are required to adhere to library rules and expectations of acceptable behavior.  Disruptive juveniles may be asked to disperse at the librarian’s discretion. Any minor unable to travel alone must be picked up prior to closing.

 

Adult Game Club

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Dover Public Library
Library Branch: Dover Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
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Join us for an afternoon of fun and games!

Boardgames

3:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Atkins Centennial Library
Library Branch: Atkins Centennial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
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This is a drop-in program.  Stop by any time within the specified hours to participate.

Do you enjoy board  games? Join us on Fridays at 3pm for a fun time. We play anything from checkers to tabletop role playing games.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children (ages 0-11)


Children 11 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party and shall be adequately supervised by such responsible parent or caregiver at all times for the sake of their own well-being.
 

 

Unattended Minors (ages 12-19)

While children 12 years and older may use the library unattended, they are required to adhere to library rules and expectations of acceptable behavior.  Disruptive juveniles may be asked to disperse at the librarian’s discretion. Any minor unable to travel alone must be picked up prior to closing.

 

CLOSED

All Day 7/4 - 7/5
All Branches
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Branches:
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for Independence Day Weekend.

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All Day
All Branches
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Branches:
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for Labor Day.

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All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for Veteran's Day.

CLOSED

All Day 11/27 - 11/29
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for Thanksgiving Weekend.

CLOSED

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Pope County Library, Atkins Centennial Library, Dover Public Library, Hector Public Library, Offsite
Description:

The Pope County Library System is closed for New Year's Day.